Date: 15th July 2025
Venue: Conclave – (3rd Floor) PIMSR (Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research)
Participants: 32 faculty members
Organized by: Research and Development Committee
Trainer: Dr. Shefali Bharti
The Research and Development Committee at PIMSR organized an insightful Session on “Foundations of Modern Teaching in Management”, which set the tone for an engaging and enriching experience for all participants. This session was thoughtfully designed to raise awareness among faculty about the significance of active learning and to introduce modern teaching strategies aligned with contemporary higher education needs.
The session commenced with an overview of effective learning strategies, delivered in an interactive and highly participatory manner. Faculty members engaged in various group activities that encouraged them to reflect on their current teaching practices and explore innovative approaches. In addition to conceptual discussions, practical training was provided on designing lesson plans and classroom activities that cater to diverse cognitive levels of learners.
Key Methodologies and Strategies Discussed:
- Bloom’s Taxonomy in lesson planning
- Scaffolding techniques
- Jigsaw strategy
- Expert Q&A
- Four Corners activity
- Role Play
- SWOT analysis
- Concept Map
- PESTEL Analysis
- Learning Sprints (Agile Pedagogy)
- PSQ3R – Reading Strategy
- Fishbowl Analysis
- Socratic Seminar
- Force Field Analysis (Lewin’s Model)
- Four Corners
- QAXP
- Cubing
These dynamic methodologies highlighted the shift from traditional, teacher-centered instruction to active, student-centered learning. Participants appreciated how such techniques can create a more engaging, interactive, and outcome-based classroom environment.
Faculty members gained a comprehensive understanding of active learning principles and explored practical ways to integrate modern methodologies into their teaching practices. The session successfully demonstrated how these strategies foster higher levels of student engagement, critical thinking, and meaningful learning outcomes.
